Daniel Green founded GetSerio to improve online freelancing and hiring as we know it. He’s so serious about evolving online hiring that he put it in the company name. Register in under a minute using LinkedIn and apply for an unlimited number of jobs and keep everything you earn -- no fees or commissions. Hirers pay a nominal annual fee to ensure they’re are up to the standards of today's best skilled talent. Daniel has a successful business track record, serving also as Managing Director of Mills Display.

It’s true that employers are using social media not only to screen applicants, but also hunt for potential candidates. An active and professional social media presence can help enhance a freelancer’s online image, particularly in respects to standing out with clients.

‘Social search’ essentially refers to bringing the traditional word-of-mouth experience online. It is now generally accepted that consumers are more likely to pay attention and trust recommendations from some one they know- people are curious about what their networks have to say.

The success of Facebook’s new search function depends entirely on how well users respond to the perceived benefits of the feature vs. its potential creep factor. When Facebook first announced the new search tool, people were quick to point out its potential to unearth old and embarrassing posts, and make Facebook stalking that much easier. From a Facebook user’s point of view, will the usefulness of this feature really outweigh its potential for embarrassment?

The launch of the web version of Twitter’s Vine has seen to some truly creative marketing this year, challenging brands to find more innovative ways of capturing their audience's attention in a very fragmented media landscape. According to FastCompany, “a branded Vine is four times more likely to be seen than a branded video; any brand not on board with Vine risks losing out on some serious social media exposure.”